Women's Networking Event

July 15, 2014

Join fellow UK alumnae and friends for our first ever women's networking event. This promises to be a fun evening to connect with friends and former classmates or make a new business contact. Appetizers will be provided and drinks will be available for purchase. Wines on Vine will also feature their famous $10 manicure and drink special. Cost to attend is $5 for UK Alumni Association members and $8 for nonmembers. Register by clicking here.

Walk to End the Violence

Get Moving - A Walking Group for Caregivers

July 23, 2014

Who says a support group has to be limited to sitting in a circle indoors? A walking group is a great, easy way to deal with the stresses of caregiving. Come take a break - both mentally and physically - get some exercise and a little Vitamin D, and connect with others striving to balance self-care and caring for a loved one.

Walk to End the Violence

Get Moving - A Walking Group for Caregivers

July 30, 2014

Who says a support group has to be limited to sitting in a circle indoors? A walking group is a great, easy way to deal with the stresses of caregiving. Come take a break - both mentally and physically - get some exercise and a little Vitamin D, and connect with others striving to balance self-care and caring for a loved one.

Lexington Bluegrass Area Minority Business Expo

July 31, 2014

The Lexington Bluegrass Area Minority Business Expo (MBE) empowers many minority and women business owners across Central Kentucky. We bring quality programming, business collaboration, and educational forums to hundreds of entrepreneurs. Last year, an estimated 750 people took part in the Business Mixer, One-on-One Sessions, Workshops, luncheon and exhibitor area.

NAWBO Women's Business Conference

The Certificate in Business Administration (CBA) Series 1

September 11, 2014

The Certificate in Business Administration (CBA) Series 1 & 2 is designed for individuals with limited business backgrounds who want the general knowledge and skills necessary to meet the challenges of today's business world. Each series may be taken separately or together. The CBA will sharpen your skill set and allow you to become a world-ready person. Utilizing distinguished faculty and guest speakers from the Gatton College of Business & Economics coupled with hands on experience, you'll receive first rate training over ten sessions in each series, each session lasting three hours. If you're looking for a way to acquire the basics of a business degree without the time commitment a degree requires, our Institute is your answer. The CBA will give you the strategic framework necessary for making informed business decisions.

2014 Kentucky Women Writers Conference

Sept.12-13, 2014

There are so many ways to become involved with the Kentucky Women Writers Conference, and foremost among them is simply to attend the Conference in Lexington in September 2014. The Kentucky Women Writers Conference is the longest running literary festival of women in the nation. An annual event launched by the University of Kentucky in 1979, it has become a premier destination for the celebration of women's arts and letters.

The incredible caliber of writers and artists that we bring to Lexington each year would not be possible without the ability to pay them a fair fee, and that ability depends upon generous partnerships between the University of Kentucky and many key supporters.

Entrepreneur Pitch Competition comes to Lexington

September 24, 2014

Governor Steve Beshear today announced the state will host eight regional pitch competitions this summer. Similar to the hit television show “Shark Tank,” these competitions will feature Kentucky entrepreneurs presenting their business ideas to a group of local angel investors, individuals who provide capital for startup companies. Winners will receive cash prizes and the opportunity to present their business plans to the entire Kentucky Angel Investors Network (Kentucky Angels) in Frankfort.

The Certificate in Business Administration (CBA) Series 2

March 15, 2015

The Certificate in Business Administration (CBA) Series 1 & 2 is designed for individuals with limited business backgrounds who want the general knowledge and skills necessary to meet the challenges of today's business world. Each series may be taken separately or together. The CBA will sharpen your skill set and allow you to become a world-ready person. Utilizing distinguished faculty and guest speakers from the Gatton College of Business & Economics coupled with hands on experience, you'll receive first rate training over ten sessions in each series, each session lasting three hours. If you're looking for a way to acquire the basics of a business degree without the time commitment a degree requires, our Institute is your answer. The CBA will give you the strategic framework necessary for making informed business decisions.